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Community Youth Work PgDip/MSc

Ulster University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Magee Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

The overall aim is to produce qualified Community Youth Workers to undertake key roles to the required professional standard.

Successful completion of the level 7 PgDip Community Youth Work equips the graduate with the professional qualification. They will have developed a critical understanding of a complex body of knowledge. The graduate will have developed reflective, analytical and problem-solving skills suitable for a range of employment opportunities in the profession. The graduate will be able to evaluate evidence, arguments and assumptions, to reach sound judgements, and to communicate effectively. Completion of the PgDip Community Youth Work enables graduates to complete the MSc by dissertation (1 year).

Career options

There are a range of career options available to graduates and these include opportunities across the statutory and community and voluntary sectors. The following key duties for professional youth workers are identified in the JNC Report (Extract from Joint Education Services Circular (JESC) No 166 JNC Report Appendix IV, pg 56): Performing all the duties in the First and Second Levels for Youth Support Workers Managing and developing a range of services Developing staff and facilities Working with other agencies to develop services across the community Leading project development and implementation Management responsibility for staff. The NSETS Committee will expect that all submissions for professional endorsement will build the necessary capacity to meet the requirements listed above.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 5,936per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland

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Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 245,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team provides a tailored orientation programme. They also offer support to international students throughout their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    26th out of 73 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    119 66%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    44th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    27th

    14

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